DELINEATE

delineated, represented, delineate

(adjective) represented accurately or precisely

delineate

(verb) describe in vivid detail

trace, draw, line, describe, delineate

(verb) make a mark or lines on a surface; “draw a line”; “trace the outline of a figure in the sand”

delineate, limn, outline

(verb) trace the shape of

specify, define, delineate, delimit, delimitate

(verb) determine the essential quality of

define, delineate

(verb) show the form or outline of; “The tree was clearly defined by the light”; “The camera could define the smallest object”

Source: WordNet® 3.1

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Etymology

Verb

delineate (third-person singular simple present delineates, present participle delineating, simple past and past participle delineated)

To sketch out, draw or trace an outline.

To depict, represent with pictures.

To describe or depict with words or gestures.

To outline or mark out.

Synonyms

• (to mark the limits or boundaries): demark, demarcate, delimit

Source: Wiktionary

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De*lin"e*ate, a. Etym: [L. delineatus, p. p. of delineare to delineate; de- + lineare to draw, fr. linea line. See Line.]

Definition: Delineated; portrayed. [R.]

De*lin"e*ate, v. t. [imp. & p. p. Delineated; p. pr. & vb. n. Delineating.]

1. To indicate by lines drawn in the form or figure of; to represent by sketch, design, or diagram; to sketch out; to portray; to picture; in drawing and engraving, to represent in lines, as with the pen, pencil, or graver; hence, to represent with accuracy and minuteness. See Delineation. Adventurous to delineate nature's form. Akenside.

2. To portray to the mind or understanding by words; to set forth; to describe. Customs or habits delineated with great accuracy. Walpole.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition

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